Australia: Peak Crossing Results and Images

Mal Caldwell
EnduranceWorld.net
6.19.2004

Kristie McGaffin on Magic Glenn Tulgar - winning time 9.29
Photo by Sue Crockett


Touted as the largest event of it's type in the world this year , this ride was an outstanding success.
Held in a picturesque venue with outstanding facilities, the course was challenging and technically demanding, with a combination of testing forest terrain and open plains.

There were more than one hundred nominations for the 160 km and more than 150 nominations for the 80 km ride to be held the next morning.


The Complete Story

Top 5 Finishers (Combined Middleweight and Heavyweight Divisions)

1 AUS  9:28:48  Kristie McGaffin             Magic Glenn Tulgar

2 UAE  9:35:28  Abdullah Khamis Ali Saeed    Red Sonya

3 UAE  9:57:13  Yousef Ahmed Al Bloushi      Bramall Jazzmin

4 AUS 10:02:54  Penny Toft                   Magnum

5 AUS 10:02:55  Peter Toft                   Electra BBP Murdoch 

Australia: The NSW State Championship Endurance Ride

Endurance Success
Friday, 18 June 2004





The NSW State Championship Endurance Horse Ride was held in Harden-Murrumburrah on Sunday, June 13.

The Endurance Club had received over 60 nominations, however, only 49 of them were starters in the ride.

Of these, 21 horses successfully completed the 160km ride to the vet's satisfaction.

First place in the Heavyweight division was rider number 22, Rex Cox riding 'Bennalong Nile King' in just over 14 hours with Laurie Stevens, rider number 48 on 'Snowy Mountain Cascade' crossing the finish line in just over 15 hours.

In the Middleweight Division 'Just U Wait' was ridden home first by rider number 28, Gail Finlayson in 11 hours and 37 minutes with rider number 7, Duncan McLaughlin on 'Revelwood Shaja' second in a time of 13 hours and 52 minutes.

The Lightweight Division winner was split between Carol Griffiths, rider number 3 on 'Alhambra Jazz Dancer' and Julie Brooks, rider number 11, on 'Harmere Lahsa' in an equal time of 11 hours and 37 minutes.

In the junior division, Nicole Whitehead was rider number 2 on 'Kelkette Park Lydia' who also rode home in a time of 11 hours and 37 minutes.

Second in the juniors was Alix Jones, rider number 47 who rode 'Dammah' to finish in a time of 13 hours and 31 minutes.


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Brazil: Pantry Avare de Enduro Equestre Results

Cidinha Franzão
www.EnduranceBrazil.com.br



Some horses are lead by the knights. Others lead them. As in case that it is mentioned to the Powerful one, a mare that has a heart to make envy when the subject is enduro. To perceive this is easy, is enough to follow the results of the last tests: first place in the tests National Pantry of the Arab Horse (92 km) and Haras Endurance International (2x80km). It is a domada power. To only have an idea of 'preparo físico', to each ring, lowered the beatings before all the others in the same category. This vigor also is perceived in the tracks. It wants more, always more. Silvia Eguchi that says it. (Translation by Google:)



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Dreams come true at Ricochet Ridge

Ricochet Ridge Ranch is more than just horses, it is an experience of the Mendocino Coast for locals and visitors.


Lari (Hilary) Shea is a small, athletic, 50-something businesswoman and owner of the Ricochet Ridge Ranch in Cleone. Shea's journey from a childhood love of horses to owner of one of the most successful horse tour companies in the country has been long, at times arduous, but ultimately rewarding.

Lari Shea, owner of Ricochet Ridge Ranch in Cleone sits astride her purebred Arabian stallion, Spirit, at Ten Mile beach.

Mendocino Beacon: The Complete Story

USA: Fort Howes CEI*** Results

The 8th Annual Fort Howes Endurance Ride results are available. Heather Reynolds on Aleclipse finished the course in 10:07 and received the Best Condition award for the event. Jan Worthington on the enduring Brown R' Timmy captured second in 10:40, with Carolyn Hock on GT Sando finishing third.

The Fort Howes Venue will be the host of the 2005 AERC National Championship event as well next year. Preparations are underway!

[Complete Results]

Utah: Matt Parker to Cross Desert on a Horse With No Name

MOAB, UT (PRWEB)
June 14, 2004

Horseman Continues Unprecedented Cross-country Journey

MOAB, UT (PRWEB) June 14, 2004 -- Horseman Matt Parker embarked today for the desert city of Moab, Utah, continuing the second leg of his journey across the United States on horseback.

Upon completion of his trip, Matt will become the first person on horseback to finish the 5,000 miles of the American Discovery Trail (ADT). The ADT is the only coast-to-coast non-motorized route across the country.

Resuming his expedition, along the ADT and on his new steed - a Missouri Fox Trotter - Matt has elected to replace his previous Racking horse, Smokey, with a horse that is well suited to endure the physical demands of the trip.


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[I wonder if he'll run into the Duck on the trek east?? - jat]

Australia: Peak Crossing CEI*** Gets Underway

The HH The President of the UAE Australian Championship 2004
The Great South East Endurance Rider's Club Inc. - Peak Crossing Qld
160km FEI *** and AERA 11th , 12th and 13th June 04

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Competitors from 5 countries and host Australia anticipate the start of the Peaks Crossing Ride in Queensland. The Great South East Endurance RIder's Club provides the venue for the the ride which will have both FEI and AERA divisions.

Vet in and weigh-in will happen today.

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DEFINITE SCHEDULE

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Starters List